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1991
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Abel Ferrara ([ferˈraːra]; born July 19, 1951) [1] is an American filmmaker, known for the provocative and often controversial content in his movies and his use and redefinition of neo-noir imagery.
Abel Ferrara. Director: Bad Lieutenant. Born in the Bronx, Ferrara started making amateur films on Super 8 in his teens before making his debut with violent exploitation films such as 'Driller Killer' and 'Ms.45'.
- January 1, 1
- 1.74 m
- The Bronx, New York, USA
Oct 8, 2020 · A provocateur, poet and 10-years-sober genius, the ‘King of New York’ director is still standing. As he unveils his beguiling new film ‘Siberia’, he talks to Adam White about redemption, the...
Abel Ferrara. Director: Bad Lieutenant. Born in the Bronx, Ferrara started making amateur films on Super 8 in his teens before making his debut with violent exploitation films such as 'Driller Killer' and 'Ms.45'.
- July 19, 1951
- 'The Hawks and the Sparrows' (1966) Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini. A working-class father (Totò) and his son (Ninetto Davoli) embark on a journey through the Italian countryside.
- 'Prison' (1949) Director: Ingmar Bergman. The legendary Ingmar Bergman gets meta with this early work, crafting a borderline surreal drama about the filmmaking process.
- 'Zero for Conduct' (1933) Director: Jean Vigo. At a strict and oppressive boarding school, a group of young boys finally have had enough. Fed up with the stultifying conditions, they decide to revolt and stage a rebellion.
- 'The Devils' (1971) Director: Ken Russell. Almost as controversial as Salò, The Devils is a historical horror-drama set in 17th-century France and inspired by real events.
Oct 27, 2020 · With his back turned to the camera, a young Abel Ferrara stars as Reno in “The Driller Killer.” He looks his creation in the eye; it’s clear that Reno’s rage, uncertainty and fear has found its way into his art.
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Feb 17, 2024 · Abel Ferrara is set to begin production on his latest feature, “American Nails,” a modern gangster story inspired by ancient tragedy that stars Asia Argento and Willem Dafoe, Variety has...
